What is a pro or con of living in Newburyport, Massachusettscompared to Portsmouth, Rhode Island?

Median Home Cost is 39% more expensive in Newburyport.

What salary do I need to live in Newburyport, Massachusetts copmared to Portsmouth, Rhode Island?

A salary of $50,000 in Portsmouth, Rhode Island should increase to $57,137 in Newburyport, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PORTSMOUTH vs. NEWBURYPORT
Cost of Living Comparison

Portsmouth, Rhode Island vs. Newburyport, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newburyport, Massachusetts is 14.3% more expensive than Portsmouth, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $57,137 in Newburyport, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Newburyport, Massachusetts is more expensive than Portsmouth, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Newburyport
than in Portsmouth, Rhode Island

Portsmouth, RI vs. Newburyport, MA

Compared to Portsmouth, Newburyport is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

38.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.2% higher

Commute

0.4% higher

Health

1.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Portsmouth, Rhode Island vs. Newburyport, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Portsmouth, RI vs. Newburyport, MA

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